As an archipelagic nation, Indonesia’s robust and plentiful marine ecosystems support the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people through fisheries and marine-based tourism. However as our desires for nature’s goods and services have grown, we risk the very ecosystems and their natural benefits on which our survival depends. Learn how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) help ensure marine resources are long lasting and beneficial to local people and the nation.
As part of a series of event “Road to Our Ocean Conference” the talk show features speakers:
- Agus Dermawan (MMAF)
Topic: the policy framework of MPAs and the GOI’s commitment for MPAs - Dr. Allison Green (The Nature Conservancy)
Topic: Why MPAs matter? (from the ecological and fisheries perspective) - Rili Djohani (Coral Triangle Center)
Topic: the management of and the socioeconomic benefits of MPAs - Meity Mongdong (Conservation International)
Topic: How MPAs benefit communities and how communities help manage MPAs for their own benefit (Raja Ampat case)